Alfredo Tena
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alfredo Tena Garduño | ||
Date of birth | 21 November 1956 | ||
Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Mexico U18 (Manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1974–1991 | América | 603 | (34) |
1991–1992 | Tecos UAG | 2 | (0) |
Total | 605 | (34) | |
International career | |||
1976–1991 | Mexico | 107 | (12) |
Managerial career | |||
1993–1995 | Puebla | ||
1995–1998 | Santos Laguna | ||
1998–1999 | Puebla | ||
1999–2000 | América | ||
2001–2003 | Pachuca | ||
2003–2004 | Querétaro | ||
2005 | Pachuca | ||
2006 | Veracruz | ||
2006–2007 | América (Assistant) | ||
2011 | América (Interim) | ||
2012–2014 | Espanyol (Assistant) | ||
2014–2015 |
Morelia | ||
2016 | León (Assistant) | ||
2023– | Mexico U18 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alfredo Tena Garduño (born 21 November 1956), also known by his nickname Capitán Furia ("Captain Fury"), is a Mexican former professional footballer and the current youth academy director for Club América.[1] A defender who mainly played as a center back, Tena captained América for several years, and played for his national team during the greater part of his career.
His brother, Luis Fernando, is also a manager and former footballer. He is also the father of footballer Alfredo Omar.
Playing career
Tena debuted with
Tena was known for his skill and tough marking skills, as well as his sometimes gruff attitude with both opposing players and teammates, a trait that earned him the "Captain Fury" moniker.
In July 1991, Tena announced the end of his career with América, saying: "I have faithfully served this team for so long, all I can say is thank you all for the years of playoffs, championship titles, team mates and all the memories we have made".
Tena would go off to play for
Coaching career
Shortly after his retirement, Tena decided to pursue success from the bench, as a coach. In 1996, he took a job at
In 2011, Tena was named interim-manager of América, replacing Carlos Reinoso. He was dismissed after a calamitous campaign and was replaced by Miguel Herrera. In 2012, he was named as assistant manager to Javier Aguirre at La Liga club Espanyol.
Honours
Player
América
- Campeón de Campeones: 1976, 1988, 1989
- 1977, 1990
Mexico
Manager
Santos Laguna
- Primera División: Invierno 1996
Pachuca
- Primera División: Invierno 2001
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2002
References
External links
- Alfredo Tena at National-Football-Teams.com
(in Spanish) * Stats as a head coach